Yum’s The Word” is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling. Each month comedic storyteller Robin Gelfenbien hosts this unique event replete with Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and her homemade ice cream cakes.*

Join Robin and some of the country’s best storytellers, comedians and writers for a decadent night of stories and treats.

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PRESS
– Critic’s Pick – The New York Times
– Critics’ Pick – Time Out New York Comedy
– “Things We Love” – Time Out New York
– One of “5 Best Storytelling Series in NYC” – CBS New York
– “We love Yum’s the Word” – BonAppetit.com
– “It’s like your 9-year-old birthday party with booze and funnier friends” – Flavorpill

*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.

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Akilah Hughes on Twitter | Akilah Hughes on Instagram | Akilah Hughes on Facebook | Akilah Hughes on YouTube

Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian, and YouTuber residing in Brooklyn, NY. She’s been a digital correspondent for MTV, Fusion, Comedy Central, and more. A Sundance Labs Fellow, Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House, is publishing a collection of her personal essays. Her comedic YouTube channel, “It’s Akilah, Obviously!” has amassed more than 150,000 subscribers.

Sopan Deb on Twitter | Sopan Deb on Instagram

Sopan Deb is a culture writer for The New York Times, writing about the intersection of politics and culture, among other topics. Before joining The Times, he covered Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for CBS News from start to finish as a campaign embed. He covered hundreds of rallies in more than 40 states for a year and a half. He is also a stand up comic in New York City.

Subway Therapy official site | Subway Therapy on Instagram

Matthew “Levee” Chavez is the creator of Subway Therapy, an ongoing immersive project in the subway stations of New York City that has been awarded the Municipal Art Society’s 2017 Brendan Gill Prize and the Demos Transforming America Award. A believer in the therapeutic power of communication, he has worked in the field of education in a variety of different roles, including at a magnet school for students with autism. He lives in Brooklyn

Dava Krause on Facebook | Dava Krause on Twitter | Dava Krause on Medium | @preggoparkslope on Twitter | @preggoinparkslope on Instagram

Dava has being a nationally touring comedian for over a dozen years performing in clubs, colleges and moldy church basements after Narcotics Anonymous Meetings. She’s the voice for promos on Lifetime TV, had a recurring character on the hit show [H]ouse, M.D. on Fox and is currently producing a feature film, “Two Little Bitches,” which was shot in Brooklyn last spring with an all female crew. Dava resides in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and a menagerie of menagerie of animals, one of which may, or may not be, an emu.

Anita Flores on Twitter | Anita Flores on Instagram

Anita Flores has written and produced for Buzzfeed, Flama, Above Average, Nerve, Paste magazine, Portable TV, and Laughspin. She co-hosts a monthly comedy show called Party of Two and is currently on tour with Awkward Sex and the City. She has a comedy channel called QuesoDigital where she makes videos with her friends. Follow her on Twitter at @anitajewtina for important updates on pizza and Kelsey Grammar’s career.

Robin Gelfenbien Official Website | Robin Gelfenbien on Twitter | Robin Gelfenbien on Instagram | Yum’s the Word on Twitter | Yum’s the Word on Instagram

Robin Gelfenbien is the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Fun and an NYC-based storyteller, writer and comedian. She’s a three-time Moth Story SLAM winner who has performed on PBS, RISK!, Mortified and countless other shows. She’s also shared the stage with Hannah Gadsby, Trevor Noah and more.

Robin is the Creator and Host of the storytelling series and podcast, “Yum’s the Word,” that features her homemade ice cream cakes. The show has been named a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick. Guests have included Tim Gunn, Jason Biggs, Joy Behar and stars from “Orange is the New Black.”

New York Magazine called her solo show, “My Salvation Has a First Name: A Wienermobile Journey,” “the highlight of the Fringe” and Time Out New York gave it 4 stars.

She’s performed her original comedy songs at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and on Sirius Radio. She’s also been featured in Marie Claire magazine and she starred in a commercial directed by Spike Lee.